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Late-season snowstorm heading to Rockies

Plow truck clearing a snowy Montana highway.

Truckers will probably have to chain up Friday as a late-season storm dumps heavy snow in the northern Rockies.

The storm will begin Thursday night, possibly as a mix of rain and snow, turning to all snow Friday as temperatures drop.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for parts of western Montana, including the Butte, Helena and Great Falls areas. By the time the storm fades late Friday afternoon, places above...

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Truckers to face whiteout conditions in Northwest

A strong snowstorm that began in the Northwest on Sunday will gain more steam early this week.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

A potent cold front will move across the region through Tuesday, producing heavy snow, powerful winds and periods of whiteout conditions.

By the time the storm fades, many high elevations of the Washington and Oregon Cascades will be slammed with more 24 to 48 inches of snow and wind gusts exceeding 50 mph. Similar winds will hit parts of the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckers-to-face-whiteout-conditions-in-northwest

Blizzard conditions heading back to Rockies, Plains

Truckers will face treacherous travel the next two days from the Rockies to the Plains as potential blizzard conditions develop.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

A strong cold front from Canada will move across the Rockies and central Plains from Tuesday through Thursday, dumping 12 to 24 inches of snow in some high elevations. This front already triggered snow squalls in Montana Monday night.

Wind gusts will reach 35 to 40 mph at times, leading to whiteouts and possible road closures...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/blizzard-conditions-heading-back-to-rockies-plains

Weekend snowstorm shuts down interstate travel near Denver

Traffic on Interstate 25 was backed up for hours Sunday in the Denver area due to at least two separate multi-vehicle pileups during a snowstorm. Road closures ensued.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

Denver police tweeted they were investigating a multiple-vehicle crash around 4 p.m. MT on the northbound side of I-25. According to the Denver Fire Department, at least 50 vehicles were involved. No serious injuries were reported.

The northbound lanes were closed as traffic was diverted...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/weekend-snowstorm-shuts-down-interstate-travel-near-denver

Strong snowstorm heading through the Rockies

Truckers will run into a potentially strong snowstorm in the Rockies the next two days. Major disruptions to freight flows and supply chains are unlikely, but carriers, shippers and customers should expect potential minor to moderate delays.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

The storm began Monday night and will continue to dump snow in the Colorado Rockies, as well as the plains of eastern Colorado and western Kansas. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/strong-snowstorm-heading-through-the-rockies

Stormy Christmas week ahead for truckers out West

As much as 10 feet of snow could pile up in parts of the Mountain West by the end of Christmas weekend, making roads treacherous for travel.

Here are some photos from Caltrans webcams at Soda Springs taken around 5 am. Use caution if you must drive in the mountains today. For current road conditions across the area go to https://t.co/6jnhwJNN7a #CAwx @CaltransDist3 pic.twitter.com/bJeVOaWSey

— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) December 22, 2021

Truckers making last-minute deliveries and trying...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stormy-christmas-week-ahead-for-truckers-out-west

Truckers to face repeated snowstorms in Pacific Northwest

Tractor-trailer on snowy Idaho highway.

The frequency and intensity of the storms will result in moderate to heavy precipitation — coastal and lower-elevation rain and mountain snow — along with very high winds.

Rainfall totals could reach 5 inches in portions of Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, with potential flash flooding at times.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

Snowfall totals of up to 5 feet could bury parts of the Washington and Oregon Cascades, as well as the northern Rockies in Idaho and Montana,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckers-to-face-repeated-snowstorms-in-pacific-northwest

Weekend snowstorm barreling toward Northwest

Truckers will face another Northwest storm as heavy snow spreads across several states this weekend.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

The region has seen numerous storms this fall, leading to record rainfall and devastating flooding in northern Washington and portions of British Columbia. Flooding issues may continue as lower elevations and valleys receive more wet weather.

Friday and Saturday

Truckers will hit the most treacherous travel Friday night and Saturday in the high...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/weekend-snowstorm-barreling-toward-northwest

Truckers face ongoing rollover risk in windy Plains

Tractor-trailer tipped over on side of a road.

Truckers will face another day of high winds in the Plains and northern Rockies.

There are multiple semi-trucks blown over outside of Browning right now. As we head into tonight and tomorrow morning, the wind is going to be getting even stronger, so please use extreme caution if you are traveling in a high-profile vehicle/traveling with a trailer. #mtwx pic.twitter.com/Y0dTXEMbiO

— Ryan Dennis (@RyanDennisWX) November 15, 2021

Blustery conditions were common Sunday and Monday in large...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckers-face-ongoing-rollover-risk-in-windy-plains

Snowstorm returning to Rockies this week

Cars, tractor-trailers and plow trucks on a snowy Colorado road.

Truckers will have to chain up the next couple of days in the Rockies as the next snowstorm cranks up.

Light to moderate snow began Monday night in high elevations from western Montana to northern Colorado and will get heavier Tuesday. Lower elevations have likely seen wet snow or a snow-rain mix, which will also intensify.

(Map: FreightWaves SONAR Critical Events and radar, Nov. 2, 2021, 8 a.m. ET. To learn more about FreightWaves SONAR, click here.)

The National Weather Service has issued a...

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